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I wasn't expecting much from this camera - I picked it up very cheaply second hand from ebay to use to take various photos around a construction site. The first thing I pleasantly noticed was the camera's excellent build quality, I have used a few digital cameras in my time and this is certainly one of the soundest in construction - the whole body is made of metal (including SD Card Cover), giving it a solid (but not weighty) feel. I have a Samsung S1065 (metal body too) also and I would have to say that the Pentax is of equal, if not better build quality. Picture taking is very simple point-and-shoot with a variety of modes, and although the flash can be a little bright at times, the overall picture quality is excellent - putting many higher megapixel cameras to shame. There are also a few varying modes as per usual to optimise your shot - I mainly just use the portait mode with the flash on, which seems to suit my needs fine. The detail in the pictures on 4mp mode is very good I have to say, I have an 8MP camera of a lesser brand and the Pentax takes far superior photos. The 3X optical zoom is also of a high standard, the lens itself looks a quality piece of kit and this is reflected in the photographs. AA battery life is ok too, I would guess I need a change of batteries every third day if I am taking 25 shots per day, plus editing/ deleting etc. The only downside is the very small LCD screen, it is only around an inch and half, and compared to more modern cameras (may be 3 inches +) this may obviously be a deal breaker. It suits me as the less there is of the LCD on the back to crack/ smash, so the camera will last longer in a harsh environment. It is still however perfectly useable. Although it may lack advanced features of modern cameras and have a small LCD screen, this is a very sturdily made, quality, reliable, easy to use camera that takes excellent photos from a good brand name, and I am extremely pleased and pleasantly surprised with my purchase.Read full review
Excellent camera. Easy to use, with photos of the same high quality of some digital slr types. I also use an olympus, this pentax is far superior. I teach Scuba diving, and use both of these cameras with students, this pentax has specific settings to provide great underwater results, and the case for underwater use allows the user to make use of every function the camera has.
Good value 4.0mp camera, alot cheaper on ebay than the £199 retail. As good if not better than higher mega pixel cheap cameras as more robust and far more features. List of accesories great as you can get an underwater housing for this.
Excellent small compact digital, from a good maker, lots of features, although discontinued, full support available. Nice extras like remote control, and video with sound. Takes assorted types of batteries, easy to run on Ni-Mh high capacity, as always these cameras chew through ordinary batteries. Nice metal casing, general design well thought out, and so small it will fit a shirt pocket. Image quality good, not outstanding, but fully usable for prints up to 11x14 or more, 8x10 are superb. 5x7 stunning.
good working perfect picture but small lcd,AA battery size=anytime-anywhere easy to change +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++3++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++